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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.89, 312.20 and 197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.89, 312.20 and 197.25 is: 296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.89 : 312.20 = 197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.89/312.20 = 197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.89x = 312.20 × 197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.89x = 61,582.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,582.37/207.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.23

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